Languages of Swaziland


Language

English is the official language and all government information and notices are published in this medium. The vernacular, siSwati, is widely spoken, however and most Swazis involved in the formal sector are fully bi-lingual.

Visitors Glossary:

Sawubona /yebo- Greeetings
Unjani? - How are you?
Ngikhona - I am well, thank you
Hamba Kahle - Goodbye
Salakahle - Stay well
Likuphi lihovisi letivakashi? - Where is the tourist Office ?
Kukuphi emaphoyiseni? - Where is the police station?
Kukuphi eposini? - Where is the post office?
Tibolekiswa kuphi timoto? - Where can I rent a car?
Isuka nini indiza? - At what time does the plane leave?


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